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What Is a Smishing Attack? How to Identify Harmful SMS Threats
A smishing attack is a form of cyberattack in which hackers aim to acquire sensitive data, for instance, passwords and bank information, through sending SMS texts. Such messages are tricks sent to victims, pretending to be legitimate messages from someone like banks, courier companies, and even government agencies. With the growth of mobile communication for personal and business use, the rate of smishing attacks has grown, and so has the complexity of these attacks.
